Not a Sock Beret

Yes, I love berets. And I also love to find other things to make with Sock Yarn. So here is my creation.

Marie's Not a Sock Beret

Materials: 1 skein Lornas Laces and 1 skein Kid Seta
US size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular US size 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular US size 6 (4.0 mm) set of double pointed needles
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch using US 4, and 5 stitches per inch using US 6

Instructions: Using US 4 circular needle, cast on 120 stitches. Place marker and join in the round, taking care not to twist stitches.
Row1: * K1, P1 repeat from * around. Repeat row 1 until brim measures 1 1/2 inches.
Increase Row: K2, m1 (make 1 increase), repeat from to end of row. (180stitches)

Change to US 6 and knit until beret measures 3 ½” from cast on row.

As you decrease, you will need to transfer to double pointed needles when beret can no longer be comfortably knit using the circular needle.

Decrease Rounds: K3, k2tog, repeat from to end of round. (144 stitches)

Knit 8 rounds.

Next round: K2, k2tog, repeat from to end of round. (108 stitches)

Knit 8 rounds.

Next round: K1, k2tog, repeat from to end of round. (72 stitches)

Knit 6 rounds.

Next round: K2tog, repeat from to end of round. (36 stitches)

Knit 4 rounds.

Next Round: K2tog, repeat from to end of round. (18 stitches)

Repeat last round. (9 stitches)
Cut yarn leaving 4” tail. Pull tail thru remaining live stitches and weave in end on the underside. Enjoy!